The new ship is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom in May and on it will be 3,415 pieces of sports equipment. There will be more than 30 games and activities, including golf, badminton, ping pong, surfing, basketball, ice hockey and billiards.

Royal Caribbean Managing Director Stuart Leven said: “There aren’t many holidays where families can visit multiple destinations, try their hand at ice skating, body boarding, a zip wire and learn how to bongoball all in one trip! Our ship will offer holiday makers the opportunity to explore amazing destinations and enjoy a world of new experiences, with an activity to cater to every age and every taste.”

Features include the first-ever, 10-story slide dubbed Ultimate Abyss and the multi-level Perfect Storm water slides that will be open to guests on Harmony of the Seas during its 3-and-4-day cruises.

The ship then sails the Mediterranean throughout next summer before moving to the Caribbean.

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